The Pearl Beach Progress Association has announced plans to install a support centre at its Memorial Hall after receiving over $90,000 from a federal fund.
The Association received a total of $91,630 from the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program.
Association president Russel Grove said the group was “very pleased” to have received the grant.
“We are proposing to build a support centre at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, which in the event of some sort of crisis, whether it be bushfires, storms, or electricity outage, people can come to the hall for support,” Grove said.
“We are planning to install generators, tanks and sprinkles around the hall to protect from potential bushfire damage.
“Funds will also go towards solar panels to help produce electricity, save money, and generate income from the grid.”
The majority of works are expected to be complete by the end of June.
Amongst the grant recipients was Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary who received funds to upgrade existing fire trails so they can carry Category 1 Firefighting Vehicles.
Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, commended the grant recipients for their dedication to the Central Coast community and commitment to ensuring those impacted by the Black Summer Bushfires were supported in their recovery.
“Projects such as the trail upgrade at the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, the resilience and bushfire preparedness project from River Cares in Spencer and Pearl Beach Progress Association’s Community Support Centre will really make a difference in our community,” Wicks said.
“I would like to acknowledge the efforts of all applicants and thank them for their ongoing support to our communities.”
Maisy Rae